Summary:
Zip code 78633 in Georgetown, TX, is home to two elementary schools serving grades PK-5: Jo Ann Ford Elementary and Village Elementary, both part of the Georgetown Independent School District (ISD).
Jo Ann Ford Elementary is the standout school in this area, consistently outperforming both the district and state averages across nearly all academic metrics. It ranks in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools (91st percentile) and has shown a strong upward trajectory in its state ranking over recent years. For example, its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 74.19% was 30 percentage points higher than the state average. In contrast, Village Elementary performs closer to district and state averages, with a more volatile ranking history. However, Village Elementary shows a notable strength in 4th-grade mathematics, where its 67.53% proficiency rate exceeded the state average by 18 points. The most significant academic gap between the two schools appears in 5th-grade Science, where Jo Ann Ford's 43.52% proficiency rate far outpaced Village Elementary's 10.14%.
Interestingly, Village Elementary spends $1,174 more per student ($11,313 vs. $10,139) than Jo Ann Ford Elementary, yet achieves lower overall academic outcomes. This higher spending likely reflects the additional resources needed to support its student population, which has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (42.59% compared to Jo Ann Ford's 14.68%). For parents, Jo Ann Ford offers a track record of consistent, high-level academic performance, while Village Elementary provides a more mixed picture with specific areas of strength, particularly in 4th-grade math.
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